“If you’re not at the Grand Prix, we want Sky Sports F1 to be the next best place to be. This award gives us another reason to keep improving and we’re working on several exciting ideas for next season.”

The channel continued its innovative approach to Formula 1 coverage in February when it covered the third winter test live in 3D.

From the start of the season, drivers replayed and scrutinised their own laps live on air while Martin Brundle and David Croft entered the pits to talk to race teams and Team Principals.

Croft regularly answers twitter questions from fans live on the red button while expert analysis comes from former and current drivers including Damon Hill, Anthony Davidson and Johnny Herbert.

Sky Sports coverage will continue into 2014 with regular programming focusing on the build-up to the new F1 season and the test sessions in February.